I have a bit of a thing for amazingly tacky postcards and send them frequently to my Canadian bestie.
He returns the favour with gusto.

I think a few lines written on the back of a picture shows more thought and care than a few lines in an email.
( wanderlust, Tue 22 Mar 2011, 12:01, 3 replies, latest was 15 years ago)

llllllllllllllluuuuuuuuuuuusssssssssssssssssttttttttyyyyyyyyyyyy!
How was the birthday mate?
( Noeli overtheshoulderboulderholderthingstraplatchboobs, Tue 22 Mar 2011, 12:04, Reply)

Quite possibly the best one ever.
Though I have decided that Monty and my Dad should never be allowed to be in the same room again.
They are like a pair of pissed up naughty school boys when together.
( wanderlust, Tue 22 Mar 2011, 12:08, Reply)

Good good!
Are you coming to Blousie's in May?
( Noeli overtheshoulderboulderholderthingstraplatchboobs, Tue 22 Mar 2011, 12:10, Reply)

Looks doubtful.
I shall try though as it'd be lovely to be able to go.
( wanderlust, Tue 22 Mar 2011, 12:13, Reply)

And it'd be great to see you.
If not I'll come to London in the summer and take you up on that offer of walkies.
( Noeli overtheshoulderboulderholderthingstraplatchboobs, Tue 22 Mar 2011, 12:13, Reply)

Hurrah!
Monty got me The definitive walking guide to London for my birthday so I'll have a browse and find us some places to explore!
( wanderlust, Tue 22 Mar 2011, 12:16, Reply)

Many people have said this to me,
all of them have been women. I didn't understand it the first time and I still don't understand it now.
( Kroney, Tue 22 Mar 2011, 12:04, Reply)

you mean returning the favour with gusto?
A lot of men don't get that.
( b3th Not shit. Not mod., Tue 22 Mar 2011, 12:06, Reply)

Haha, well played.
I don't understand why sending a letter in my crabbed, incomprehensible handwriting is any more thoughtful than nice, clear typed words. In fact, I feel I'm doing them a favour.
( Kroney, Tue 22 Mar 2011, 12:08, Reply)

Maybe it's because I like holding something in my hands for added reading enjoyment.
I also don't have terrible handwriting and much prefer holding a pen to typing.
( wanderlust, Tue 22 Mar 2011, 12:10, Reply)

If I ever have cause to send you a letter,
I shall type it, print it out and mail it so that it takes two days rather than two minutes to reach you. How's that for a compromise?
( Kroney, Tue 22 Mar 2011, 12:12, Reply)

Perfect.
Just make sure it's in a pretty envelope.
( wanderlust, Tue 22 Mar 2011, 12:14, Reply)

i like sending and receiving proper cards/letters too
it makes a nice change to get something in the post that you actually want, unlike fucking bills and fucking wedding invites.
( rachelswipe with a fork, Tue 22 Mar 2011, 12:14, Reply)

O_O

( Noeli overtheshoulderboulderholderthingstraplatchboobs, Tue 22 Mar 2011, 12:15, Reply)

I thought I was the only one
I have a fountain pen for writing letters. Improves my handwriting by 3000%. Makes it almost legible.
(Himjim died a little more inside on, Tue 22 Mar 2011, 12:16, Reply)

That'll be you off Roota and DJ's wedding list then

( b3th Not shit. Not mod., Tue 22 Mar 2011, 12:16, Reply)

I really enjoy weddings.
Loads of free booze.
( Kroney, Tue 22 Mar 2011, 12:17, Reply)